Use of ICT in the maths programme
Which apps are teachers using to raise achievement in Maths?
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- NadiaLowden (View all users posts) 11 Mar 2014 4:08pm ()
Not an app, but a website I use in my maths programme is ww.xtramath.org. This website is based on fast recall of basic facts. My children love using this website. They receive personal pins and can access this page when at home. Each week you get emaield reports on how well the children are progressing with their recall. Children progress through the stages (addition-subtraction-multiplcation-division) and each time they complete a stage you get emailed a certificate. Very motivating and engaging for the children.
- Robnz (View all users posts) 04 Jun 2014 3:23pm ()
I've only looked at the promo videos for this, but I think eAko basic facts would provide an equally good service, and it is NZ based (through NZmaths)
- Vanitha Govini (View all users posts) 04 Jun 2014 6:05pm ()
I agree with you, Rob. e-ako nzmaths is great for our students. Latest additions include strands (Geometry and measurement) as well.
- Katarina Moore (View all users posts) 18 Jun 2014 8:13pm ()
Yes e-ako is excellent for the students but I wish they could add a 'teacher dashboard' so you can get an overview of your students achievement/progress.
- Robnz (View all users posts) 18 Jun 2014 9:13pm ()
I couldn't agre more Katarina. It takes quite a bit of classroom organisation to find opportunities when the children are logged on and I am able to wander around and check on their progress. However, I still think its benefits far outweigh its constraints at this stage, but lets hope someone in the know sees your post and comes up with a solution for us.
- Verna Cameron (View all users posts) 11 Mar 2014 8:43pm ()
abcya.com also has some good maths games on it. You can select the year level and the have number ordering games, add/sub games etc. Really fun games that the kids love and stick at to practice basic skill. Suitable from NE.
- Janelle Lewis (View all users posts) 15 Apr 2014 4:05pm ()
That website abcya is great. thanks for that,
- Janelle Lewis (View all users posts) 15 Apr 2014 4:05pm ()
That website abcya is great. thanks for that,
- Vanitha Govini (View all users posts) 13 Mar 2014 10:31am ()
Kia ora Janelle,
I have used Show me and educreations app to record (oral and written) students' thinking.
Here is the link to a discussion on Maths apps. /discussion/view/824434
Looking forward to hearing all about your journey especially use of digital technologies and its imapct on students' learning. Good luck!
- Fiona Robertson (View all users posts) 15 Mar 2014 11:24am ()
We also are using websites rather than apps. We are using Khan Academy with our senior students, Mathleticis for our target students. We currently are looking at http://www.mangahigh.com/ . they are running a competition this coming week and you get a free go at the program for a month. Our students also use sumdog and they enjoy this.
- Janelle Lewis (View all users posts) 18 Mar 2014 7:58am ()
Thanks for the websites. They are very good. A website I use is called www.topmarks.co.uk has some useful things on here. Mainly for the Junior end of the school.
- Tessa Gray (View all users posts) 14 May 2014 10:53am ()
Kia ora tatou, (sorry for the cross-post) thought you might be interested in an up-coming FREE Enabling e-Learning webinar with Vanitha Govini.
WEBINAR: Supporting maths through digital technologies, Thursday 29 May, 3.45 – 4.45pmInterested in ways to engage and accelerate learning in maths using e-learning tools and pedagogies? This webinar will specifically explore ways to effectively infuse e-learning to help introduce and consolidate maths concepts and processes in a primary context. Guest presenter: Vanitha Govini. REGISTER NOW!
- Tessa Gray (View all users posts) 23 May 2014 11:41am ()
Here's a new discussion thread to support Vanitha's up-coming webinar on, Supporting maths through digital technologies, called, Infusing e-learning into Maths. Feel free to come and share your maths and e-learning experiences in this thread too
. We'd love to hear from you. - Charlotte Verity (View all users posts) 04 Jun 2014 9:43pm ()
also check out scootle and look for the maths learning objects (eg number trains). Also bbc kids (google bbc kids maths and relevant year level). Good luck, Charlotte Verity
- Jfly123 (View all users posts) 05 Jun 2014 9:23pm ()
Nrich is a great website. Has lots of rich tasks available, some interactive. Also explain everything is a great app to use to explain mathematical thinking and a Great way to share strategies :)
- Vanitha Govini (View all users posts) 24 Jun 2014 8:27am ()
katarina, 'Teacher dashboard' is a great idea and lots of teachers have indicated that it would be of great help. I will try and contact nzmaths regarding this.
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